07-13-2010, 04:04 PM
I'm heading up to the Madison for my bi-annual trip. Reports are that the salmonflies are tapering off. I've been up there are few times when the salmonflies are supposedly in full swing (just an accident of timing, not planned). Seen tons of nymphs but not many adults.
Never caught a fish on a salmonfly dry. An elk hair caddis or golden stone pattern always does better for me. It seems to me this hatch is more hype than substance. The guides sure do well during this time but how about the fishermen.
Anyone have any banner days with the salmonfly on top? Would you take that over the Green Drake hatch on the Provo?
p.s. Green Drakes were great last week on the Middle. Fish may still be looking up for them.
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Never caught a fish on a salmonfly dry. An elk hair caddis or golden stone pattern always does better for me. It seems to me this hatch is more hype than substance. The guides sure do well during this time but how about the fishermen.
Anyone have any banner days with the salmonfly on top? Would you take that over the Green Drake hatch on the Provo?
p.s. Green Drakes were great last week on the Middle. Fish may still be looking up for them.
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